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#351 Japan Featherweight

Japanese Selvedge Denim Jeans

$169
Save 50-67%
Typically priced at $338-$507 in retail.
100% funded
Campaign sold out
Estimated ship date
July 2026
Cut and sewn in the USA
100% Cotton
We love exploring the extremes of selvedge denim. They represent a totally unique denim experience, and that’s what any selvedge denim lover appreciates. We’ve gone monstrously heavy, up to 26 ounces, to get that huge weight, bombproof feel. Today, however, we’re showing you the other end of the spectrum. This is the Japan Featherweight and it’s a selvedge denim experience you need to have.
Note: We recommend sizing up one from your usual Gustin size.
At first glance, Japan Featherweight stands out as a stellar, traditional raw denim. A bright indigo warp and crisp white weft give it a lively and classic surface. The overall color takes on a true union blue shade that’s very vintage. The starched base gives it that classic raw denim shine and you’d pick up on some nice creases behind the knees that set in after just a day of wear. It’s a stellar fabric just from the surface appearance. But that alone is not what makes this denim a true experience. 
At a feathery 6 ounces, this is one of the lightest weight selvedge denims we've ever offered. The feel is totally unique. It's instantly comfortable in a way that you wouldn't believe raw denim could ever be. You can move easily in it and sense how well it will breathe. The weight makes it the most wearable warm weather denim we've tried. What's greatest is how the breezy feel is balanced with a true raw denim look.
This is definitely the best of both worlds on a warm day and a denim experience you don't want to miss.
*Note unlike most brands we don't use vanity sizing for our pants. If you're a first time customer we highly recommend checking out our fit guide.
Inseam
Waist sizes 29-33 have a 34" inseam.
Waist sizes 34+ have a 36" inseam.
Fabric
#349 Japan Selvedge, 6oz, Red or White ID, 100% Cotton
Finish
Raw, Contrast Stitching, Brown Patch
Trims
Custom hardware
Made in
made in usa
Fit guide
Click here for our fit guide.
What is selvedge denim? Read more on our blog.
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CUSTOM HEMMING

Gustin has partnered with Denim Therapy to offer discounted custom hemming. As a Gustin customer, you can save up to 34% on authentic chain-stitched hemming that will match the original construction of your selvedge.

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Customer Feedback on #351 JAPAN FEATHERWEIGHT
"Incredibly light, couldn’t believe they were jeans. Absolutely love them!!"
-Michael L. | Verified Buyer
"The Japan Featherweight is now my favorite pair of pants. The comfort of this material blew me away."
-Jim K. | Verified Buyer
"Excellent jeans, where I live is hot and humid. These jeans a fantastic weight. And the quality is superb."
-Lee R. | Verified Buyer
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